5 Rooted Strawberry Plants Cavendish Fragaria x ananassa

Cavendish Strawberry is a compact, hardy perennial that produces heavy yields of large, sweet, bright red berries on vigorous, cold-tolerant plants. It is prized by home gardeners for its reliable productivity, excellent flavor, and ability to fruit well even in cooler or short-season climates, making it a dependable choice for beds, borders, and containers.

The berries are firm, glossy, and exceptionally sweet with a classic strawberry aroma, ideal for fresh eating, desserts, preserves, and freezing. Plants spread steadily by runners to form a productive patch over time. Set in full sun in well-drained, fertile soil for best results, and water consistently through the fruiting season.
Species: Fragaria x ananassa
Variety: Cavendish
Type: Perennial fruiting plant
Plant_Habit: Compact, clumping, runner-producing
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic loam
Days_to_Harvest: Fruit in the first season; peak yields in year two
Zones: 4 to 8
Germination: Not applicable
Sowing: Not applicable
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart
Notes: Cold-hardy and heavy-yielding; remove runners to concentrate energy into fruit if desired